Samuel Onana Okwo
417-***-**** *******@*****.***
Summary
Solutions-oriented Business Analyst with 4+ years of expertise in data analytics, business intelligence, and reporting. Skilled in transforming complex data into strategic insights that drive informed decision-making and optimize business performance. Proven track record in cost reduction, efficiency improvements, and stakeholder management. Proficient in SQL, Power BI, Excel, AWS Quicksight, and more.
Skills & Expertise
• Data Analysis (SQL, Python, Excel)
• Business Intelligence Tools (AWS Quicksight, Tableau, Power BI)
• Data Visualization & Reporting Automation
• Predictive Analytics & Data-Driven Decision Making
• Stakeholder Communication & Requirements Gathering
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Project Management & Process Optimization
• Collaboration & Cross-functional Teamwork
Experience
Business Analyst II, Sales Qualifications Team - SelectQuote June 2023 - Present, Overland Park, KS, USA
• Spearheaded evaluation of dial attempt profitability, optimizing lead acquisition strategies to reduce labor costs by 5%, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
• Designed and maintained dynamic reports tracking dial system adjustments, improving agent utilization by 10%.
• Conducted advanced data storytelling for executive teams, connecting insights across channels to drive profitable decision-making.
• Streamlined SQL query troubleshooting and dashboard optimization, reducing resolution times and enhancing team productivity.
• Developed and delivered interactive dashboards using AWS Quicksight, enabling data- driven decision-making for tracking labor costs and lead profitability. Business Analyst, SelectRx - SelectQuote
June 2022 - Present, Overland Park, KS, USA
• Led comprehensive churn analysis for the retention team, identifying drivers of attrition, which contributed to a 15% decrease in churn rate.
• Conducted in-depth cohort analysis, uncovering strategic opportunities that reduced drug costs by 12%.
• Facilitated cross-departmental integration of BI tools, accelerating key metric reporting by 50%.
• Transitioned manual reports to automated operational dashboards, saving approximately 10 hours of weekly manual effort.
Healthcare Data Analyst - CoxHealth
August 2020 – May 2022, Springfield, MO, USA
• Analyzed insurance claims data from 10,000+ patients, implementing strategies that reduced overhead costs by 30%.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve technical data challenges, streamlining patient flow and cutting wait times by 50%.
• Built and deployed Power BI dashboards to monitor key health metrics, enabling data- driven decisions and improving operational efficiency. Product Analyst - Clina Lancet Laboratories
June 2018 – July 2020, Lagos, Nigeria
• Developed reporting infrastructure with MS SQL and Excel, offering real-time insights into KPIs, and supporting informed business decisions.
• Conducted targeted marketing analysis, driving a 2x increase in engagement and a 22% reduction in user drop-off rates.
• Led financial and behavioral data analysis projects to refine marketing strategies, resulting in a 10% increase in customer base.
Education
Master of Science, Data Analytics/Health Administration Missouri State University, August 2021 – May 2023
Bachelor of Science, Medical Technology/Analytics
University of Lagos, Nigeria, June 2014 – May 2018 Analytical Tools & Languages
• Data Analytics & Reporting: Power BI, Tableau, AWS Quicksight, Excel
• Database Management: SQL (MS SQL, MySQL)
• Programming: Python (NumPy, Pandas)
• ETL Tools: Snowflake
• Project Management: JIRA, Microsoft Office Suite